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Lessons from a Sunless Tanner Noob

Fake tans and white teeth. It’s a California cliché. But I figure clichés come from somewhere. Now, I’ve dabbled here and there with sunless tanners. Like, twice to be exact. I’m no expert and nowhere along the lines of Snooki or the Kardashians (is it me or are they particularly orange?) Anyway… since coming back to California and living in …

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Why Do You Wear Makeup?

Over the weekend I joked what life would be like without makeup… Sometimes I wish I looked good without makeup, but then… what would I do in the morning? Just leave the house like whatever? — Jennine Jacob (@thecoveted) April 5, 2014 Of course, I leave the house all the time without makeup. People ask, “What happened?” most of those …

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Review: Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Peel Pads

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There are three major things you can do for your skin to keep it looking fresh. Cleanse, moisturize and exfoliate. I’ve been a fan of exfoliation since my teens, it’s the quickest get rid of those dead skin cells. However, many exfoliators can be quite harsh, and even damage your skin. I learned this during a facial, when I went …

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Probably The Easiest Daytime Smokey Eye Tutorial, Ever

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The “smokey eye” is the most sultry of makeup looks. Along with red lipstick it’s a classic. The problem is unlike red lipstick, it’s hard to wear the smokey eye during the day, without looking like you’re still wearing makeup from the night before. There are ways to tone it down, so you still have that smudgy, somewhat tousled appeal, …

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3 Fantastic Facial Firming Products

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I am a beauty junky. When it comes to beauty products my personal poison revolves around skin care, potions, serums, peels, cremes, masques, if it’s out there, I want to try it. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with firming products. Not that my skin is sagging, but it’s not as taut as it used to be, therefore it’s become the object …